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Value
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Layout
4.6
Friendliness
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Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6582 yards
Slope 133
Rating 72.1

Just a short drive from the Twin Cities, Bristol Ridge Golf Course is a championship course that is conveniently located for a getaway that doesn't involve too much of a time investment. The rolling terrain provides a good amount of challenge while also being player friendly enough for beginners. The tree-lined fairways tumble across the natural contours of the land, which also helped determine the strategic placement of the bunkers. Despite being quite hilly, the golf course is pleasantly walkable. There are also water hazards that come into play on a few holes. The well conditioned greens provide smooth, fast putting surfaces. Each hole has a different character and most are anything but straightforward. Bristol Ridge Golf Course's 11th hole is short but memorable with an almost-island green, surrounded by water on three sides.

Course Details

Year Built 1994
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Kevin Cloonis

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
109 Reviews (109)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 12
Narrow Fairways 11
Undulating Greens 10
This course/club is great for:
Locals 11
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 8
Seniors 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 11
Convenient to the City 6

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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Greens were great, fast and well maintain. The whole course is always
Well groomed. The workers are friendly, and it is only a short distance from the twin cities .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course

The course is nice. I like the layout except for 1 or 2 holes. The course was in great shape. Thought I could get a quick round in during the day in the middle of the week. I was wrong. Slow golfers there. The grounds crew could use some knowledge on golf etiquette. Running the mowers while your putting type stuff. One guy even wanted me to move my ball that was in the fairway so he didn't have to wait to continue mowing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Bristol Ridge

The course was in great shape. Some holes have very narrow fairways lined by trees making those holes very challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Bristol Ridge

i was very impressed with the course right from the beginning due to the staff's taking care of you from the get go. The course was in good shape and has some nice elevation changes that you have to factor in on quite afew hole's, greens are faster and in good shape, very fun course to play and the price was just the bonus. Would recommend this course to everyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Challenging but fun. Quiet country setting. Pace of play was excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course; great staff

Staff worked really well with us to manage around some tough weather. Always friendly; course is in about the best shape of any we've played this season.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value For the money

Beautiful greens, a great pace of play, played 18 holes in around three hours. I hope too be back as soon as I can. Worth the drive from the west side of Minneapolis

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

fun but tough

I've played here many times in the past but not recently. This can be a long layout and #5 is a frustrating and a bit silly but other than that the course is fair if you are playing well.

The greens are tough, so If you are not playing well expect a high score.

No houses, quiet and full of nature. What else do you need. Play in the morning for the fastest round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the return trip!

Great overall experience! There are many reasons that I return. One of my favorite courses to play in the area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

You want to try this one at least once

This course is picturesque & beautifully designed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 75
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Enjoyable course excellent facilities

I was pleasantly surprised at the enjoyable round I experienced at Bristol Ridge. Course is well-maintained, set up very fairly and an excellent course for beginners and average golfers. Advanced golfers may find the course less challenging, but it would still be enjoyable for all categories of golfers. Friendly staff and a very enjoyable late fall ground.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Great Value and Challenging Course

Played a day after some pretty heavy rain and the course absorbed it well. Challenging lay out with rolling fairways so lies are above/below your feet. Greens were in great condition. Concessions are a very good value...$3 beers. Will definitely come back and play it again. Good track.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

new favorite course

Beautiful course, rolling hills, mature trees. Course is well kept up and in very good shape,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Golf

If you want to be challenged play this course. No flatland course here, rolling hills and tough greens. You will love it or hate it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Course

Fun course, a lot of hills that can give you difficult lies which can be challenging but fun, course is well maintained, nice staff, good overall experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Great course, beautiful layout.some holes were top notch scenic, I will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Fun Course at a great price!

Though a little far from the Twin Cities, we had an excellent round of golf at a very reasonable price. Played in a foursome with golfers of varying ability and we all had a nice time. Course was in good condition and offered the perfect amount of golf for everyone.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course.

Very quiet, peaceful location, challenging setup. Playing in the wooded setting brings in variety. How about hole #5 from the back tees?

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Bristol Ridge

Lots of trees, elevation changes, and some water make this a challenging course to make a best scoring round. Overall, a pleasant round. Hole #2 is a narrow undulating fairway which makes it a mentally challenging hole.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Shape, tough course

course was in great shape, very green. tough course though

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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